A proposal to end closed party primaries and use a ranked choice system will appear on the November ballot. With less than two months to the …

A U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity from prosecution is raising concerns about the power of the executive branch - and the future …

By Mary Anne Franks for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Northern Rockies News Service reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News …

A trio of mountain west states has similar politics and geography, but one far outpaces its neighbors in voter turnout. Voting numbers in Wyoming are …

Idaho lawmakers are once again looking to change the ballot initiative process in the state. With a little more than a week left in the session…

The rise of artificial intelligence is raising alarm bells for election officials in Idaho and across the country. Before the New Hampshire primary …

Idahoans are collecting signatures for an initiative that would open up primary elections, and the measure has support from some of the state's …

High turnover rates are plaguing local elections offices across the West, which is causing concern as the 2024 election approaches. A recent study …

Today is International Volunteer Day, a celebration of the work people offer to support the causes they care for. Nonprofits across the country rely …

When the postal service works better, people are more likely to vote - according to new research. The study published in the Election Law Journal …

Idaho recibió una mala calificación en un informe reciente que analiza la redistribución de distritos en el estado. Pero ha hecho que …

Critics of a new voter registration law in Idaho are attempting to stop it in court. House Bill 340 requires proof of residency and went into effect …

Idaho lawmakers passed several measures this session that target transgender people. One group says this effort is connected to a wider movement to …

A bill in the Idaho Legislature would ban the use of ranked choice voting in all Idaho election, but experiences from Alaska show perhaps lawmakers …

Organizations across the country will be celebrating the anniversary of a nuclear weapons treaty in the new year, including in Idaho. The Treaty on …

Far-right candidates made inroads in Idaho's Republican primary and likely will have seats in the state Legislature after November's election - but so…

Voting can be hard for non-English speakers in Idaho, but a newly launched resource is helping Spanish-speaking Idahoans answer essential questions …

Poll workers will be out in force across Idaho next month, helping with the state's primary election. They'll play an integral role in ensuring …

In the wake of misinformation about the 2020 election, one expert believes democracy is on the ballot this year. David Levine, elections integrity …

BOISE, Idaho -- As Idaho redraws the lines for its voting districts, the state's prison population could skew representation toward the places where …

BOISE, Idaho - The redistricting process begins today in Idaho, and some are raising concerns that the commission overseeing it doesn't reflect the …

BOISE, Idaho - While there may be a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, many Idahoans still face big financial challenges. One organization …

BOISE, Idaho -- Election workers were the driving force behind a 2020 election that was like no other before it. COVID-19 meant changes, including a …

BOISE, Idaho - Membership in a network of self-styled militia groups reportedly has expanded from Idaho to 15 other states. A new report called …